DNA Complete Blog – Page 27
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Articles from DNA Complete by Nebula Genomics on genetics, health, ancestry, and DNA testing, including research summaries, reviews, and guides.
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Pelvic organ prolapse (Olafsdottir, 2020)
The study identified 8 variants associated with pelvic organ prolapse, which collectively explain an estimated 12% of the heritability of the condition.
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Cerebral cortex surface area (Grasby, 2020)
The study discovered over 250 genetic regions, which collectively explain an estimated 34% of the heritability of cortical surface area.
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Intro to DNA Testing Methods
Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. Genetic testing has never been easier. At-home DNA testing services continue to grow in popularity as ways to learn more about your ancestry and inherited traits. However, sifting through all of the companies and DNA … Intro to DNA Testing Methods Read More »
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Breast cancer (Shu, 2020)
The study confirmed over 100 previously identified genetic variants and found differences in genetic risk for breast cancer based on race.
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Y chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA – A new frontier of genetic ancestry
New genetic tests that determine the complete sequence of Y chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA offer new insights into ancestral roots.
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Longevity (Deelen, 2019)
The average human lifespan has increased significantly. This study identified multiple genetic variants associated with human longevity.
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Thyroid cancer – More Thyroid Cancer Genetics
Is thyroid cancer genetic? Upload your DNA data, explore genetic variants linked to thyroid cancer (Liyanarachchi), and discover your polygenic score.
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SARS coronavirus infection (Ching, 2010)
Upload your DNA data, explore genetic variants linked to SARS coronavirus infection risk (Ching, 2010) and discover your polygenic score.
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SARS coronavirus infection (Hamano, 2005)
Upload your DNA data, explore genetic variants linked to SARS coronavirus infection (Hamano, 2005) and discover your polygenic score.
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SARS coronavirus infection (Tu, 2015)
Upload your DNA data, explore genetic variants linked to SARS coronavirus infection risk (Tu, 2015) and discover your polygenic score.
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Subcortical Brain Structures (Hilbar, 2015)
This study identified novel genetic variants that may influence the subcortical brain structures. They are involved in movement, emotions, and learning.
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Colorectal Cancer (Huyghe, 2018)
Genetic variants in genes involved in transcription, cell signaling, and the immune system are associated with the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Alzheimer’s Disease (Wang, 2019) – More Alzheimer’s genetics
This genome-wide association study found that genetic variants in the CD1A gene are associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Peripheral Artery Disease (Klarin, 2019)
The risk of peripheral artery disease, which is narrowing of the arteries, is increased by genetic variants associated with LDL cholesterol levels.
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Risky Behavior (Linnér, 2019)
This study identified new genetic variants associated with risky behavior in genes, most of which are highly expressed in the brain.
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Venous Thromboembolism (Lindstrom, 2019)
Identification of novel genetic variants associated with blood traits and venous thromboembolism, or blood clot formation, risk.
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Alcohol Consumption (Evangelou, 2019) – More alcoholism genetics
Is alcohol consumption genetic? Discovery of 46 new loci associated with excessive alcohol consumption and links to neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Menopause (Stolk, 2012)
Menopause, which is the end of the reproductive function, may be influenced by genetic variants linked to DNA repair and mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Migraine (Freilinger, 2012) – Are Migraines Without Aura Genetic?
Are migraines without aura genetic? Migraines may be influenced by genetic variants that affect neuronal signaling, migration, and growth.
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Melanoma – More melanoma genetics
Is melanoma genetic? Susceptibility to this skin cancer is associated with genetic variants in the DNA-damage ATM and CASP8 genes.
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Blood Pressure – More high blood pressure genetics
Is high blood pressure genetic? This study links several cell signaling pathways to the risk of developing hypertension.
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PTSD (Gelernter, 2019) – More PTSD Genetics
Is PTSD genetic? This study identified eight more loci associated with PTSD. Decode your DNA today and learn your polygenic score!
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Alzheimer’s Disease (Seshadri, 2010) – Even more Alzheimer’s genetics
Identification of novel variants associated with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that slowly decreases memory and cognitive skills.
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Restless Leg Syndrome – More RLS Genetics
Is restless leg syndrome genetic? This causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs, is associated with variants near the MEIS1 gene and in the TOX3 gene.
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